A large pair of Cairoware flaring baluster vases decorated with a continuous wide band of calligraphy between shaped cartouches of futher calligraphy, scrolling arabesques and running geometric bands, the feet with interspersed ovals and roundels of calligraphy above flowerheads -- 28.in.high. | Christie's

Sale 4805

Oriental Works of Art and Ceramics

London, South Kensington

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22 October 1992

Browse Sale

Lot 140

A large pair of Cairoware flaring baluster vases decorated with a continuous wide band of calligraphy between shaped cartouches of futher calligraphy, scrolling arabesques and running geometric bands, the feet with interspersed ovals and roundels of calligraphy above flowerheads -- 28.in.high.

Price realised

GBP 825

Estimate

GBP 600 - GBP 800

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A large pair of Cairoware flaring baluster vases decorated with a continuous wide band of calligraphy between shaped cartouches of futher calligraphy, scrolling arabesques and running geometric bands, the feet with interspersed ovals and roundels of calligraphy above flowerheads -- 28.in.high.
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